Nara Prefecture

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Nara Prefecture?1,321,805 (as of 2020)
2. How big is Nara Prefecture?3,691 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Nara Prefecture?Nara
4. What language do people speak in Nara Prefecture?Japanese
5. What is the notable distinction?Possesses more UNESCO World Heritage listings than any other prefecture in Japan
6. What is Nara Prefecture famous for?Nara is famous for its many UNESCO World Heritage sites and the friendly deer that roam free in Nara Park.

Heijō-kyō: The ancient name for Nara, serving as Japan's first permanent imperial capital from 710 to 794 CE.
Nara Period: A historical era in Japan (710-794 CE) characterized by the establishment of a centralized state and the flourishing of Buddhist culture.
Sika Deer (Cervus nippon): A species of deer native to East Asia, considered sacred messengers in Nara and protected for centuries.
Landlocked Prefecture: An administrative division within Japan that does not have a coastline, relying on internal resources and trade routes.